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Evoor Sree Krishnaswami Kshethram
Evoor Temple
Origin of Evoor Temple
Agni-deva (Fire God) had been suffering from a severe stomach ailment. As a remedy, Lord Brahma advised him to consume the herb-rich Khandava forest. However, Takshaka the Serpent-king and a close friend of Lord Indra , was residing there. Whenever Agni tried to consume the forest, Lord Indra’s thundershowers quickly extinguished the fire.
Once, Krishna and Arjuna arrived at this place. Appearing as a Brahmana, Agni-deva sought their help and they agreed.To fight Indra and His divine army , Agni-deva presented the divine weapon *Sudarshana Chakra* to Krishna and *Gandheevam* to Arjuna .
Then Kanva Maharshi arrived there to save his ‘Arca Murty’ (a four armed image of Mahavishnu). Krishna granted a boon that the ‘Murty’ will not be affected by fire.
Soon, Agni started consuming Khandava forest. Lord [Indra]promptly employed thundershowers . A furious Sri Krishna took up *Sudarsana Chakra* and jumped up to kill Lord Indra . Frightened Indra prostrated at Bhagavan’s feet begging for mercy .
As requested by Lord Indra , Arjuna constructed a *Sarakoodam* (shelter of arrows) to block the rain . It enabled, Agni to complete *Khandava dahanam* successfully . Thus his ailment was cured. An immensely grateful Agni-deva obtained Bhagavan Krishna's consent to consecrate the said *Moorthy* ; as a replica of that divine form of *Chakra wielding Krishna poised to kill Indra * .
As instructed by Krishna, Arjuna fired an arrow to determine the location . A new temple was soon erected where the arrow had landed. (Evoor is the abbreviation of *Eytha ooru* ( place from where the arrows were shot to erect *sarakoodam*). Bhagavan Krishna Himself breathed life to the *Moorty* . After the *Prana-Pratishta*, Arjuna performed the first pooja . A sub-deity of ‘Bhoothanathaswamy’ (*Kirata Moorthy* form of Lord Siva) together with *Yakshi Amma* (Devi Parvathy) were also consecrated as Upa-devas. The ancient banyan trees roofing them are that of Khandava-forest .
( Note : The remains of burnt trees being widely found around this locality’s paddy fields , confirm this history. The history of, nearby temples *Mannarasala*, *Pandavarkavu* and Pathiyoor temples too confirm it . )
Fire and Re-construction
About 125 years back, this temple was destroyed in a fire. When the 'Sreekovil' ( Sanctum sanctorum ) was caught fire, so many people tried to remove the Deity, but failed. At last, an old Brahmana-devotee of the adjacent house , after taking a dip in the temple tank, entered the raging flames and brought out the Deity, safely.
Sri Moolam Thirunal, then king of Travancore, was in ‘’Kasi’’ at that time. Appearing as a Brahmana-boy in his dream, Sri Krishna asked the king to re-construct the Evoor temple. Immediately , the king returned home and constructed a huge temple complex. It contained royal facilities such as security trenches atop the roof all around and underground drainage network to discharge the ‘abhisheka water’ from ‘Sreekovil’ to adjacent temple tank.
The renowned ‘Tharananalloor Tantri‘ (whose ancestor had been brought to Kerala by Sri Parashurama was appointed as the traditional ‘Tantri’. Immense wealth (including lands and other assets) was arranged to ensure self reliance. Also, extensive neighborhood facilities and all necessary infrastructure were put in place for the temple.
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UTSAVAM” (Annual Festival)
The intensity of the “living aura ” (Jeeva Chaithanyam) in and around the Deity is of prime importance in a vedic temple. It is natural for the “ aura ” to overflow or radiate when the Deity is consecrated by great Yogis and Rishis. At Evoor, Bhagavan Sri Krishna Himself breathed into life into the Deity. So, the “living aura ” here overflows and floods all around the entire surroundings. Also, Tantri’s meditation, chanting of Vedas, ‘Pushpaanjali’ and ‘Abhishekam’ with vedam, the Poojari's discipline ; and earnest performance of rites and rituals, special festivals like “Utsavam ” (annual festival), and distribution of food, have further enhanced the power of the deity.
“Utsavam” is for the restoration of divine “Chaithanyam” of Deity, by performing necessary purification and energization rituals. Culturally, it consists of various processions, illumination, fireworks, art-forms, etc.
Evoor “Utsavam” lasts for ten days. Beginning the first day of ‘Makaram’ (January) it ends after the “Aaaraattu” (Holy Bath). All ten days, the place wears a festive look, streets dressed up with arches, festoons, etc. Every building is tastefully decorated with lights, plantain trunks, bunches of coconut and arecanuts. The Gopuram and courtyards are decorated with illuminations. Many lamps, “deepasthambams” and “vilakku” are all lighted.
The "Utsavam" rituals include "Prasaada Sudhhi" (purification of Murthy), " Rakshoghna Vaasthu Homam", "Prasaada Raksha", " Chathassudhhi ", "Dhaara", "Navakam", "Panchakam", "Panchagavya Kalasam", etc. (theses are "Abhishekams"), "Kotiyettu" (Flag hoisting) , "Pallivetta" (Holy Hunting) , "Aaraattu" (Holy bath) , "Kotiyirakku", "Pallikkuruppu" etc., and in between "Sreebhootha Bali" and "Utsava Bali ".
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Evoor Temple
Origin of Evoor Temple
Agni-deva (Fire God) had been suffering from a severe stomach ailment. As a remedy, Lord Brahma advised him to consume the herb-rich Khandava forest. However, Takshaka the Serpent-king and a close friend of Lord Indra , was residing there. Whenever Agni tried to consume the forest, Lord Indra’s thundershowers quickly extinguished the fire.
Once, Krishna and Arjuna arrived at this place. Appearing as a Brahmana, Agni-deva sought their help and they agreed.To fight Indra and His divine army , Agni-deva presented the divine weapon *Sudarshana Chakra* to Krishna and *Gandheevam* to Arjuna .
Then Kanva Maharshi arrived there to save his ‘Arca Murty’ (a four armed image of Mahavishnu). Krishna granted a boon that the ‘Murty’ will not be affected by fire.
Soon, Agni started consuming Khandava forest. Lord [Indra]promptly employed thundershowers . A furious Sri Krishna took up *Sudarsana Chakra* and jumped up to kill Lord Indra . Frightened Indra prostrated at Bhagavan’s feet begging for mercy .
As requested by Lord Indra , Arjuna constructed a *Sarakoodam* (shelter of arrows) to block the rain . It enabled, Agni to complete *Khandava dahanam* successfully . Thus his ailment was cured. An immensely grateful Agni-deva obtained Bhagavan Krishna's consent to consecrate the said *Moorthy* ; as a replica of that divine form of *Chakra wielding Krishna poised to kill Indra * .
As instructed by Krishna, Arjuna fired an arrow to determine the location . A new temple was soon erected where the arrow had landed. (Evoor is the abbreviation of *Eytha ooru* ( place from where the arrows were shot to erect *sarakoodam*). Bhagavan Krishna Himself breathed life to the *Moorty* . After the *Prana-Pratishta*, Arjuna performed the first pooja . A sub-deity of ‘Bhoothanathaswamy’ (*Kirata Moorthy* form of Lord Siva) together with *Yakshi Amma* (Devi Parvathy) were also consecrated as Upa-devas. The ancient banyan trees roofing them are that of Khandava-forest .
( Note : The remains of burnt trees being widely found around this locality’s paddy fields , confirm this history. The history of, nearby temples *Mannarasala*, *Pandavarkavu* and Pathiyoor temples too confirm it . )
Fire and Re-construction
About 125 years back, this temple was destroyed in a fire. When the 'Sreekovil' ( Sanctum sanctorum ) was caught fire, so many people tried to remove the Deity, but failed. At last, an old Brahmana-devotee of the adjacent house , after taking a dip in the temple tank, entered the raging flames and brought out the Deity, safely.
Sri Moolam Thirunal, then king of Travancore, was in ‘’Kasi’’ at that time. Appearing as a Brahmana-boy in his dream, Sri Krishna asked the king to re-construct the Evoor temple. Immediately , the king returned home and constructed a huge temple complex. It contained royal facilities such as security trenches atop the roof all around and underground drainage network to discharge the ‘abhisheka water’ from ‘Sreekovil’ to adjacent temple tank.
The renowned ‘Tharananalloor Tantri‘ (whose ancestor had been brought to Kerala by Sri Parashurama was appointed as the traditional ‘Tantri’. Immense wealth (including lands and other assets) was arranged to ensure self reliance. Also, extensive neighborhood facilities and all necessary infrastructure were put in place for the temple.
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UTSAVAM” (Annual Festival)
The intensity of the “living aura ” (Jeeva Chaithanyam) in and around the Deity is of prime importance in a vedic temple. It is natural for the “ aura ” to overflow or radiate when the Deity is consecrated by great Yogis and Rishis. At Evoor, Bhagavan Sri Krishna Himself breathed into life into the Deity. So, the “living aura ” here overflows and floods all around the entire surroundings. Also, Tantri’s meditation, chanting of Vedas, ‘Pushpaanjali’ and ‘Abhishekam’ with vedam, the Poojari's discipline ; and earnest performance of rites and rituals, special festivals like “Utsavam ” (annual festival), and distribution of food, have further enhanced the power of the deity.
“Utsavam” is for the restoration of divine “Chaithanyam” of Deity, by performing necessary purification and energization rituals. Culturally, it consists of various processions, illumination, fireworks, art-forms, etc.
Evoor “Utsavam” lasts for ten days. Beginning the first day of ‘Makaram’ (January) it ends after the “Aaaraattu” (Holy Bath). All ten days, the place wears a festive look, streets dressed up with arches, festoons, etc. Every building is tastefully decorated with lights, plantain trunks, bunches of coconut and arecanuts. The Gopuram and courtyards are decorated with illuminations. Many lamps, “deepasthambams” and “vilakku” are all lighted.
The "Utsavam" rituals include "Prasaada Sudhhi" (purification of Murthy), " Rakshoghna Vaasthu Homam", "Prasaada Raksha", " Chathassudhhi ", "Dhaara", "Navakam", "Panchakam", "Panchagavya Kalasam", etc. (theses are "Abhishekams"), "Kotiyettu" (Flag hoisting) , "Pallivetta" (Holy Hunting) , "Aaraattu" (Holy bath) , "Kotiyirakku", "Pallikkuruppu" etc., and in between "Sreebhootha Bali" and "Utsava Bali ".
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evoor
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